Rida Cabanilla
Rida Cabanilla (Democratic Party) was a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 41. She assumed office on November 6, 2018. She left office on November 3, 2020.
Cabanilla (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Hawaii State Senate to represent District 19. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Cabanilla was a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing District 41 from 2004 to 2014. She served as state House majority floor leader in 2014.
Biography
Cabanilla's professional experience includes working as a partner with Hawaii Nurses Incorporated, a radio announcer for KNDI Radio 1270 AM, instructor at the Kapiolani Community College School of Nursing, and registered nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center, Critical Care. As of 2014, Cabanilla served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Surgeon Section 9th Corps Readiness Command.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Cabanilla was assigned to the following committees:
- Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
- Agriculture & Food Systems Committee
- Tourism & International Affairs Committee
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cabanilla served on the following committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce |
| • Health |
| • Housing, Chair |
| • Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cabanilla served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce |
| • Energy & Environmental Protection |
| • Housing, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Water, Land & Ocean Resources |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cabanilla served on these committees:
| Hawaii committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce |
| • Energy & Environmental Protection |
| • Housing, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Water, Land & Ocean Resources |
Issues
Marijuana policy
In January 2014, Cabanilla supported legislation that would legalize the cultivation, manufacturing and exporting of marijuana and marijuana food products in Hawaii in order to pay off the state’s unfunded pension liabilities and cover infrastructure repair, public education, and human services programs. “This state would turn into a manufacturing state. Can you imagine factories that would be making ‘Maui Wowie’ cookies and making marijuana macadamia nut candy for export? I think that would be wonderful,” said Cabanilla. Cabanilla declared that she is not “a fan” of marijuana, but hoped that marijuana manufacturing could help fix roads, build more housing, and aid the homeless. "“The state of Colorado made $1.6 billion in two weeks just by selling it. How much do you think we’re going to make for producing it and selling it?" Cabanilla said in an interview. Hawaii has roughly $25 billion in state debt, including the state retirement system, the public employee union health fund, and outstanding bonds.[2]
Elections
2020
See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Hawaii State Senate District 19
Incumbent Kurt Fevella defeated Rida Cabanilla in the general election for Hawaii State Senate District 19 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kurt Fevella (R) | 58.3 | 12,345 |
 | Rida Cabanilla (D) | 41.7 | 8,813 | |
| Total votes: 21,158 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii State Senate District 19
Rida Cabanilla defeated John Clark III in the Democratic primary for Hawaii State Senate District 19 on August 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rida Cabanilla | 63.0 | 4,553 |
 | John Clark III | 37.0 | 2,677 | |
| Total votes: 7,230 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii State Senate District 19
Incumbent Kurt Fevella advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii State Senate District 19 on August 8, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kurt Fevella | 100.0 | 4,310 |
| Total votes: 4,310 | |||
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2018
See also: Hawaii House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 41
Rida Cabanilla defeated Chris Fidelibus in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 41 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rida Cabanilla (D) | 53.8 | 4,007 |
 | Chris Fidelibus (R) | 46.2 | 3,440 | |
| Total votes: 7,447 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 41
Rida Cabanilla defeated Lynn Robinson-Onderko in the Democratic primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 41 on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rida Cabanilla | 57.8 | 1,844 |
| Lynn Robinson-Onderko | 42.2 | 1,345 | ||
| Total votes: 3,189 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 41
Chris Fidelibus advanced from the Republican primary for Hawaii House of Representatives District 41 on August 11, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Fidelibus | 100.0 | 732 |
| Total votes: 732 | |||
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2014
Elections for the Hawaii House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Matthew Lopresti defeated incumbent Rida Cabanilla Arakawa in the Democratic primary, while Bryan E. Jeremiah defeated Steve Wiggins in the Republican primary. Lopresti defeated Jeremiah and Tom Berg (L) in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Matthew Lopresti |
48.7% | 2,981 | |
| Republican | Bryan E. Jeremiah | 35.6% | 2,178 | |
| Libertarian | Tom Berg | 15.6% | 956 | |
| Total Votes | 6,115 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Matthew Lopresti |
63.1% | 2,070 |
| Rida Cabanilla Arakawa Incumbent | 36.9% | 1,208 |
| Total Votes | 3,278 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Bryan E. Jeremiah |
64.5% | 588 |
| Steve Wiggins | 35.5% | 324 |
| Total Votes | 912 | |
2012
Arakawa won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 41. Arakawa defeated Matt LoPresti in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated Adam Reeder (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rida Cabanilla Arakawa Incumbent |
61.3% | 4,330 | |
| Republican | Adam Reeder | 38.7% | 2,730 | |
| Total Votes | 7,060 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Rida Cabanilla Arakawa Incumbent |
59.9% | 1,895 |
| Matt LoPresti | 40.1% | 1,268 |
| Total Votes | 3,163 | |
2010
Cabanilla won re-election to the 42nd District seat in 2010. Cabanilla defeated Mike Schultz in the September 18 primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Tom Berg ran on the Republican ticket for this seat.[9]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 42 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Rida Cabanilla (D)
|
2,790 | 54.3% | ||
| Tom Berg (R) | 2,177 | 42.3% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Cabanilla won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 42nd District, defeating Tom Berg (R). Cabanilla received 2,788 votes in the election while Berg received 2,665 votes.[10] Cabanilla raised $13,801 for her campaign; Berg raised $21,309.[11]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 42 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Rida Cabanilla (D)
|
2,788 | 48.9% | ||
| Tom Berg (R) | 2,665 | 46.7% | ||
| Blank | 245 | 4.3% | ||
| Over | 3 | 0.1% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 15 to July 10.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to Hawaiian interests.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the Hawaii State Legislature was in session from January 16 through May 2.
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2014
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2013
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Hawaii Grassroot Institute
The Grassroot Institute issued its 2010 Legislative Score Card that tallied the votes of Hawaii legislators and graded their votes based on the Institute's values of individual liberty, free markets, and limited government.[14] The Institute observed state legislators' votes on issues involving taxes, spending, scope of government, business climate and raids on special funds. Cabanilla received a total score of 5%. Here are the scores Cabanilla received based on specific categories.
| 2010 Hawaii House Legislative Scorecard | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxes | Business climate | Spending | Individual liberty | Raids | Scope of government | |||
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 67% | 0% | 0% | |||
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ WatchDog.org, "Marijuana export could pay off Hawaii’s debts, lawmaker says," accessed February 21, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 6, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed August 25, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ civilbeat.com, " Unofficial 2012 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Campaign funds," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Paychecks Hawaii, "PAYCHECKS HAWAII Ratings of the 2013 Hawaii State Legislature," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Paychecks Hawaii, "PAYCHECKS HAWAII Ratings of the 2013 Hawaii State Legislature," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, "2010 Legislative Score Card," accessed May 7, 2021
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Matt LoPresti (D) |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 41 2018–2020 |
Succeeded by Matt LoPresti (D) |
| Preceded by Ty Cullen (D) |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 41 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Matt LoPresti (D) |
| Preceded by ' |
Hawaii House of Representatives District 42 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Sharon Har (D) |
